How the Federal Reserve’s rate policy affects mortgages
The Federal Reserve lowered its interest rate target three times in 2024. This has many Americans waiting for mortgage rates…
Stock market today: Indexes end lower as tech slips and bond yields rise after PPI
Indexes closed lower on Thursday, dragged by tech stocks after the latest inflation report came in warmer than expected. Advertisement…
Stock market today: Rally stalls as Nvidia slips and investors await latest inflation data
Advertisement The US stock rally stumbled Monday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 retreating from record highs as investors…
It’s not going to get any easier to buy a house in the next 2 years, economist says
Advertisement The housing market’s ongoing affordability crisis might not end next year or even in 2026. Thomas Ryan, an economist…
Inflation will keep falling next year despite fears of prices spiking under Trump, veteran economist Steve Hanke says
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Gold will soar to record highs in the first year of Trump’s term as uncertainty sparks a flight to safety, commodities expert says
Advertisement The price of gold has sagged since Donald Trump secured his election win, but major uncertainty surrounding Trump’s second-term…
Stock market today: Indexes jump as post-election rally continues ahead of inflation data
Advertisement US stocks gained on Monday, extending the postelection rally as investors adjust their portfolios to prepare for a second…
Stock market today: Dow notches record high after strong jobs report eases slowdown worries
Advertisement US stocks surged about 1% on Friday after the September jobs report soothed fears of an economic slowdown. The…
Stock market today: US indexes drop as investors prepare for wave of jobs data this week
Advertisement US stocks edged lower on Monday as investors prepare for a wave of employment data this week. Job openings…
15 years of low interest rates reshaped the U.S. economy. Here’s what’s changing as rates stay higher for longer
The United States is entering a new economic era as the Federal Reserve has been hiking its benchmark interest rate.…
